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Article:

Back to the future: NASA scientists develop nuclear-powered probe for deep-space exploration - using engine invented in the 19th century

Author of reported comment:

Bob1, London, United Kingdom

Date:

28/11/2012 21:23

Comment ID:

22302937

Comment:

The limitations of chemical rockets and relatively low power of solar-powered ion engines make nuclear-electric or nuclear-thermal drives a critical feature of any serious attempt to explore the solar system. I'm glad that NASA have been looking at this seriously.- Ben Russell-Gough, London, United Kingdom, 28/11/2012 4:34.........................This engine is not to produce thrust. It simply powers the electronics.